TAMBO, another, of the province and corregimiento of Castro Virreyna in Peru; annexed to the curacy of Huaitara.

TAMBO, another, of the province and corregimiento of Calca and Lares in the same kingdom as the former; [45 miles n. n. w. of Cuzco ; situate on the n. shore of the river Quillabamba, or Urubamba, or Vilcabamba;] in the vicinity of which is a mountain on which is to be seen a fortress which belonged to the Incas, built of large wrought stone so beautifully fitted together, as that the junction is scarcely perceptible; a circumstance the more wonderful, when we consider the height to which these stones were carried. None of these stones are of a regular figure. This fortress has its bulwarks, gate, and small squares, arranged with singular disposition and art. It is entered by long, wide flights of steps, with several landing-places at a small distance from this fortress are two strong towers, which served, to all appearance, as advanced posts. Near it also is a place where there are some stones with holes in them, and by passing a chain through which it is said that the Indians thought they could bind the sun; so that the place took the name of Intehuatana, signifying, in their language, a place where the sun is bound. Here is also another stone with a hole in it, in which it was customary to put the head of the delinquent, and to chop it off by letting another edged stone fall on it after the manner of a guillotine. Close by here is a narrow pass formed by two mountains, and in it is to be seen a stone statue of an Indian with a stone in his hand.

TAMBO, another, of the province and corregimiento of Cañete in the same kingdom; on the coast near the Quebrada or deep ravine of Tobana. TAMBO, another, of the province and corregimiento of Arequipa in the same kingdom.

TAMBO, a river of the same province and kingdom as the former port; it rises in the province of Moquehua, near the settlement of its name, and runs w. forming a bow, till it enters the S. Sea in the Bay of Quilca.

TAMBO, another river, of the kingdom of Brazil, in the territory and country of the Guayazas Indians it is formed of various streams, which unite, run n. n. w. and enter the Tocantines.

TAMBO, a settlement, with the additional title of Pintado, and called also Chachaguy, in the province and government of Pastos and kingdom of Quito.

TAMBO, another, with the addition of Quemado, in the province and corregimiento of Lucanas and kingdom of Peru; annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Saiza.

TAMBO, another, of the missions which were held by the Jesuits in the province of Gairá and government of Paraguay; situate between two rivers, and at the source of one which enters the Paraná, near the settlement of Copacavana. TAMBOBAMBA, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Cochabamba in Peru. TAMBOR, an isle of the N. Sea, near the coast of Portovelo in the kingdom of Tierra Firme, on the side of the Port of Garrote. It has a very lofty mountain, on which is a watch-house to give intelligence to the governor of Portovelo of the vessels on the coast.

TAMBOR, or TAMBO, CUESTA DEL, a settlement of the province and government of Popayán in the Nuevo Reyno de Granada; situate in the road which leads to Quito, on the confines of the province of Pastos; 13 miles w. of Popayán City. TAMBOS, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Huanta in Peru.

TAME, a large settlement of Indians of the Mosca nation, in the Nuevo Reyno de Granada, and of the province and government of San Juan de los Llanos; on the skirt of a mountain near the river Cazanare, and on the shore of the river of its name. It is of a cold temperature, but healthy and populous; containing 700 Indians, who are much given to labour and agriculture, gathering much maize and yuca, and making, besides the cazave, another eatable, which they call cucuma, and even of yuca a bread equal to wheaten bread. It is 120 miles n. e. of Tunja, and 58 s. of Pamplona.

TAME, a river of the province and government of Guayana, which enters the Meta, according to Bellin, the engineer to the king of France, in his map of the course of the Orinoco.

TAMES, a barbarous nation of Indians of the Nuevo Reyno de Granada, in the province and corregimiento of Tunja. These savages are descended from the Laches; and their territory is bounded by the province of Los Spuyes.

TAMES, a settlement of the province and government of Venezuela in the Nuevo Reyno de Granada; on the coast opposite the port of Maya, and to the w. of Caraccas.

TAMES, another settlement. See CACAQUAN. TAMIAHUA, or TAMIAGUA, a settlement and port of the alcaldía mayor of Guauchinango in Nueva España; situate on a narrow isthmus or neck of land on the w. coast of the Gulf of Mexico; of a hot and moist temperature; on which account, as well as by being surrounded by swamps on the n. w. and s. sides, it is very unhealthy. Its population consists of 40 Spanish families, and 400 Mulattoes and Negroes, who

are indemnified from paying tribute, on account of their guarding the port and the coast; also of 460 Guastecos and Mexicanos Indians, who trade in wax, sugar, grain, dates, pita, and much fish, of which there is a great abundance in a river or arm of the sea, which runs n. touching in its course upon the houses of the said settlement. It is divided into six wards, and very near to it, towards the mouth of the river, is the famous -bar of Tanguyo, the intermediate coast being, all the way, nothing but formidable rocks, rendering the anchorage to vessels impossible: [it is 146 miles n. n. w. of Vera Cruz, and 68 s. s. e. of Tampico, in lat. 21° 16'n. and long. 97° 29' w.] TAMIAHUA. The aforesaid river has the same name, and runs into the sea between the river Tampico and the Punta Delgada.

TAMIGI, a river of the province of New England in the United States of America. It rises from a lake n. of the country of Massachusetts, and, running in a straight line to the s. enters the sea close to the city of New London, and to the e. of the river Connecticut. It is abundant, notwithstanding many arms which are thrown out from it; the principal of which are called Glass River, Russel's Delight, and Indian River.

TAMINANGO, a settlement of the province and government of Popayán in the Nuevo Reyno de Granada; situate between the rivers Angasmayo and Juanambú.

TAMIPICAS, a barbarous nation of Indians but little known; it being understood of them, however, that they dwell to the w. of the nation of the Xamaros, in the country of the Amazonas. TAMISQUI, a settlement of the province and government of Tucumán in Peru, situate on the shore of the river Dulce.

TAMITAS, a settlement of the head settlement of the district of Tamagunchale and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España. It has a convent of the religious of San Francisco, contains 50 families of Guastecos Indians, and is situate on an arm of the sierra, 10 leagues n. e. of its head settlement.

[TAMMANY'S, ST. a village on the n. side of the Roanoke River in Virginia, 17 miles w. from Goldson's court-house, 13 from Mecklenburg, 34 e. from Halifax court-house in N. Carolina, and 398 from Philadelphia.]

[TAMMANY, FORT ST. or ST. MARY'S, at the mouth of St. Mary's River, on the s. line of Georgia. See ST. MARY'S.]

[TAMMATA-PAPPA, a low island of the N. Pacific Ocean,said to be near theSandwich Islands.]

TAMOIN, a settlement of the same juris diction and alcaldía mayor as the former; founded on the shore of a river of a spacious plain. It is of an extremely hot temperature, abounding in fruit-trees, maize, and other pulse, on which the natives subsist. They also make of reeds, mats, baskets, and other utensils, and in these do they pay their tribute and other contributions. Here is a convent of religious of San Francisco, and 109 families of Guastecos Indians, so valorous, as that, without the assistance of other troops, they have always defended themselves against the barbarous Chichimecas, who are on their frontiers, and continually menacing war. There were formerly in this settlement more than 100 families of Spaniards and Mustees; who were, however, obliged to fly from the persecutions they experienced from the above Indians, betaking themselves to some neighbouring parts. In the vicinity of the settlement there are, close to the sierra, two springs of water; the one extremely cold, and the other hot and sulphureous; and these mixed are a famous remedy against the venereal and other diseases, being used in the manner of ablution. It is seven leagues e. of its capital.

[TAMOU Island, one of the small islets which form part of the reef on the e. side of Ulietea Island, one of the Society Islands.]

TAMOYES, a barbarous nation of Indians, of the province and government of Paraguay; who dwell near the source of the river Moari, on the confines of the province and captainship of San Vicente in Brazil. These Indians are descendants of the Xaqueses, but with whom they are at continual war. They are of a brutal, ferocious, and treacherous nature, and of very lofty stature. They go naked, both men and women: the former are addicted to sodomy, and the second are common to all. War has almost extirpated this abominable race, and the few of them who remain lead a wandering life through their native wilds and woods.

[TAMPA. See SPIRITU SANTO.]

TAMPAGAN, a settlement of the jurisdiction and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España; situate at the foot of a sierra of inaccessible height. It produces plenty of maize; cotton, of which the inhabitants make their clothes; and sugar-cane, of which they make dust and loaf sugar. It is annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Tampamolón, contains 55 families of Indians, and is 25 leagues from its capital.

TAMPAMOLON, a principal and head settlement of the district of the alcaldía mayor of

Valles in Nueva España. It is of a hot and dry temperature, abounding in grain, pulse, and sugar-cane, of which they make loaf sugar, the principal branch of trade, and on which the settlement almost solely depends. It has a very good parish church, and a convent of the religious of San Francisco, and 40 families of Mexicanos and Guastecos Indians, who alternately exercise the offices of the republic, not, however, losing the custom of living dispersed, and being followed in this example by the Spaniards, Negroes, and Mulattoes, who dwell here, and amount to 60 more families: 19 leagues s. of its capital.

TAMPASQUIN, a settlement of the head settlement of the district of Tamazunchale and of the same alcaldía mayor as the former; situate in a glen formed by various mountains. It is of a mild temperature, and inhabited by 57 families of Guastecos Indians, the religious functions of the place being discharged by a priest of the order of San Francisco, who also attends many other families living dispersed in the district. Fourteen leagues from the capital.

TAMPAYA, a mountain, celebrated for its rich silver mine, in the ancient province of Pacages, and now in the province of La Paz.

TAMPIAGUITI, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Caxamarquilla in Peru.

TAMPICO, a province and alcaldía mayor of the kingdom of Nueva España, and one of the smallest and least lucrative. It is of warm and moist temperature, produces some cochineal; sugar-cane, of which loaf sugar is made; maize, honey, wild wax, and large cattle, of which they make dried meat. But its principal commerce was formerly in salt, and fish which they used to catch in a river of this name, and which, when salted, they would send for sale to other jurisdictions, or export in the vessels coming from Campeche: this commerce has, however, entirely fallen to decay, owing to the excessive price at which the salt was latterly procured. They grow here a portion of cotton, of which they make certain woven stuffs; and in exchange of the above articles, as well as by the sale of some bulls, does the whole of the province supply itself with such necessaries as it may require. It is particularly infested with venomous insects, especially towards the territory of Otzuluama.

It is traversed by the abundant river of its name, and the settlements of its district, besides the capital, are the following:

[TAMPICO, the capital of the above province, is of the same name; situate near the sea on a neck of land formed by the lake of its name, and the Lake of Tamiagua, about 214 miles n.w. of Vera Cruz.]

TAMPLICO, an abundant river of this province, which passes through it into the N. Sea, having at the mouth a watch-house to explore the coast, and to give advice to the alcalde mayor of vessels as they appear. On the w. part of this river is a small settlement or ward of Indians, of the nation of the Olives; who are obliged to ferry across the river any one that may apply, they being, for this service, free from tribute.

TAMPOAN, a settlement of Guastecos Indians in the head settlement of the district of Tamazunchale and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España. It consists of about 20 families, inhabiting a level and beautiful territory, watered by the large river Tanchanchin, which is formed from the river San Marcos, and another which flows down from the mountain of Tamul, and then forms a beautiful fall in a part of the sierra Gorda. The Indians of this settlement take care of the canoes for passing the river, and, by this service, are freed from the tribute. Five leagues of its head settlement.

[TAMWORTH, a township in the n. part of Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was incorporated in 1766, and contains 266 inhabitants.]

TANA, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Castro Virreyna in Peru; annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Viñac in the province of Yauyos.

TANABO, a small part of the island of Cuba, on the n. n. e. coast, and the e. head, between the port Altabonita and that of Sebayas.

TANACO, SANTA CRUZ DE, a settlement of the head settlement of the district of Arantzan and alcaldía mayor of Valladolid, in the province and bishopric of Mechoacán. It contains 38 families of Indians, employed in the cultivation of grain, cutting wood, fabricating earthenware, and making saddle-trees.

TANACO, SAN MIGUEL DE, another settlement in the head settlement of the district and

alcaldía mayor of Zacatlán in Nueva España: six leagues from its capital.

TANACOCHA, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Guailas in Peru, annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Cotaparazo. TANAPATEPEC, a settlement of the head settlement of the district and alcaldía mayor of Tehuantepec in Nueva España. It is of an hot temperature, contains a convent of the order of St. Domingo, and 160 families of Indians (including those of the wards of its district), who trade in seeds and in breeds of large cattle. Fourteen leagues e. of its capital.

TANASEE, a settlement of Indians of the province and colony of N. Carolina, where the English have a fort, on the shore of the river of

this name.

TANASEE. This river runs n. w. and enters the Cherokees. [The more proper name is TENESSEE, which see.]

[TANBANTY Bay, on the coast of Brazil, has a good road, sheltered by the sands that lie off within three miles of the shore. It is one of those places between Point Negro and Point Luena.

TANCANHUICHI, a settlement of the head settlement of the district of Tampamolon and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España; in a rough territory, and surrounded by mountains, ravines, and glens. It is the residence of the curate, contains 1700 families of Mexicanos and Guastecos Indians, and some of Spaniards, Mustees, and Mulattoes, all well instructed in their religion through the care of D. Juan Santos de Mendoza, who was once curate there, and who was perfectly well acquainted with their languages. Fourteen leagues s. e. of the capital.

TANCHANACO, a small settlement of the head settlement of the district of Tamazunchale and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España. It is of a hot and dry temperature; annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Aquismon. It contains 25 families of Indians, and is situate at the foot of the sierra Madre, five leagues from its head settlement. At a small distance, in the loftiest part of the sierra, is a rancheria of Pames Indians, who amount to 80 souls, none of whom have been reduced to the faith.

TANCHE, a principal and head settlement of the district of the alcaldía mayor of Villalta in Nueva España. It contains 75 families of Indians, and is seven leagues w. by s. of its capital.

TANCONA, a creek of the coast of the S.

Sea, in the district of the province and corregimiento of Arica in Peru.

TANCUR, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Caxatambo in Peru; annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Churin.

TANDIL, a mountain of the province and government of Buenos Ayres in Peru; near the shore of the river of its name.

TANDIL. This river runs n. n. w. then turns e. and enters the sea on the coast of the Patagones.

[TANELA, or TONELA, a tract of shore on the w. coast of Mexico, on the N. Pacific Ocean, commencing near the Sugar Loaf Hill, about six miles within the land, bearing n. e. and s. w. with the burning mountain of Lacatecolula, about 18 miles up the river Limpa.]

TANEPLANTA, a river of the province of Mexico and kingdom of Nueva España. It rises in the mountains, runs e. and, uniting itself with the river of Los Remedios, changes its name to Guadalupe, until it enters the Lake of Mexico by the bridge of the same name.

[TANEYTOWN, a small post-town of Maryland, in Frederick County, between Piney Run and Pine Creek, on which are a number of mills and some iron-works. It lies 18 miles n. by e. of Frederickstown, and 96 w. s. w. of Philadelphia.]

TANGA, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Pastos in the kingdom of Quito; situate in the road which leads down from the province of Popayán.

TANGANZIQUARO, a settlement of the alcaldía mayor of Zamora in Nueva España; situate in a plain between two crystalline rivers, which rise from two fountains close to the settlement, and there irrigate the land, making it to bear wheat, maize, and lentils, the branches of its commerce. It is of a cold temperature, as being situate in the sierra, and is surrounded by gardens, which produce many fruits and garden herbs. The population is composed of 98 families of Spaniards, and 74 of Indians. Six leagues n. of its capital.

TANGO, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Santiago in the kingdom of Chile; founded in a beautiful and extensive valley, from whence it has its name.

TANGO, a small river of the same province and government of Popayán. It rises at the foot of the páramo of Guanacas, and after a short course enters the Caquetá.

[TANGOLA, an island in the N. Pacific

Ocean, and on the w. coast of Nuevo Mexico; affording good anchorage and plenty of wood and water. It is about 60 miles w. of Guatimala. It is also named Tangolatango.]

TANGOR, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Tarma in Peru; annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Caina.

TANGOTANGO, a settlement of the province and alcaldía mayor of Tecoantepec in Nueva España; situate on the coast of the S. Sea, between the rivers Aguatulco and Cayola. TANGUA, a settlement of the province and government of Popayán in the Nuevo Reyno de Granada.

TANGUALO, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Tacunga in the kingdom of Quito.

[TANGUEY, or TONGUEY, a bay on the coast of Chile in the S. Pacific Ocean, is 35 miles from Limari, and in lat. 30° 16′ 35′′ s.]

TANGUIER, a port of the s. coast in the province of Nova Scotia, of the United States; between Rage Cape and the Shoals of Malvoilin.

TANICUCHI, a large settlement of the province and corregimiento of Tacunga in the kingdom of Quito; situate on the w. shore of the river of its name, and which flows down from the páramo of Elenesia. It is w. of Mulahaló, and n. of Saquisili, in lat. 47′ 30′′ s.

TANJUCO, a small settlement or ward of the head settlement of the district of Otzulama, and alcaldía mayor of Tampico in Nueva España. It is of an hot temperature, and abounding in venomous insects and animals; contains only 12 families of Indians, and is on the frontier of the barbarous Chichimecos. In it reside two soldiers, payed by the king, to command and direct the Indians who are enlisted as militia, to restrain the incursions of the aforesaid infidels, and to give the necessary intelligence to the companies residing at the Port of Tampico. At a small distance from its head settlement.

[TANKAWAYS, or TANKS, Indians of N. America, who have no land, nor claim the exclusive right to any, nor have any particular place of abode, but are always moving, alternately occupying the country watered by the Trinity, Braces, and Colerado, towards Santa Fé. In their dress they resemble the Cancers and Hietans, but all in one horde or tribe. Their number of men is estimated at about 200; are good hunters, kill buffalo and deer with the bow, have the best breed of horses, are alternately

friends and enemies of the Spaniards. They plant nothing, but live upon wild fruits and flesh; are strong, athletic people, and excellent horsemen. They supply traders with deer-kins, tallow, rugs, and tongues.]

TANLAGUA, a very lofty mountain or páramo, ever covered with snow, of the kingdom of Quito, and n. of this capital. At its skirt runs a tolerably large river, which has the virtue of petrifying every thing by its waters, and near to it are some very rich estates; one of which is of the same name, and another called Conrogal.

TANOS, a settlement of the missions which are held by the religious of San Francisco in the province of Moqui, and of the kingdom of Nuevo Mexico.

TANPISCO, a river of the province and government of Costarica in the kingdom of Guatemala. It runs s. and enters the Pacific Sea to the e. of the town of Nicoya.

TANQUAYALAB, a settlement of the jurisdiction and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España; situate in a lofty plain. It is of a dry and hot temperature and scarce of water; produces much maize, calabashes, French beans, fruits, and sugar-canes, of which they make loafsugar, in which consists their commerce; also they make bags of pita and of palm, of great beauty. In its district are various ranchos, formed by some Indians and Mulattoes, and in which are some large breeds of neat cattle and horses. It has a convent of the religious of San Francisco, contains 143 families of Indians, and 70 of free Negroes and Mulattoes. Eleven leagues s. of its capital.

TANQUI, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Cañete in Peru; annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Chilca.

TANQUIAN, a settlement of the jurisdiction and alcaldía mayor of Valles in Nueva España; situate on the side of the river called Del Desaguadero. It is annexed to the curacy of the settlement of Tampamolon, of an hot and dry temperature; produces some seeds and fruits, by which the natives maintain themselves, although not less by the breed of large cattle, and is very small, containing only 17 families of Indians, who will not permit any Spaniards to settle amongst them, nor even any other class of people. Twenty leagues e. of its capital.

TANQUYUCHE, SANTIAGO DE, a settle ment of the head settlement of the district of Otzulama and alcaldía mayor of Tampico in Nueva España. It contains 60 families of In